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Bombay High Court Revives Decade-Old Film Dispute
27 Jun
Summary
- High court restored producer's appeal against actor in a decade-long legal dispute.
- The case revolves around a shelved film and financial claims exceeding Rs 3 crore.
- The dispute dates back to 2008, involving alleged breach of agreement.
The Bombay High Court has reinstated film producer Sunil Darshan's appeal against actor Sunny Deol, reopening a legal dispute that has spanned over a decade. This action concerns their shelved film, 'Good Morning India'.
The court's decision on Friday restored Darshan's plea against a 2015 judgment that had dismissed arbitration petitions from both parties. Darshan's appeal faced dismissal due to his absence in previous hearings, but an interim application has now secured its revival.
The disagreement traces back to 2008 when Deol agreed to star in the film. Darshan alleged that Deol's subsequent non-cooperation and exit from the project led to substantial financial losses, as he had secured a Rs 3 crore loan for the production.
An arbitrator initially directed Deol to pay Rs 12 lakh in June 2011, rejecting Darshan's Rs 20 crore damages claim. However, both parties challenged this award. A single-judge bench in April 2015 upheld the arbitral award, finding Deol in breach of the agreement.
This recent development in the Bombay High Court echoes recent headlines concerning financial disputes in film productions, such as the 'Don 3' controversy involving significant pre-production investments.
